Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office is a public office providing assistance to low-income residents of Urbana, helping our neighbors access income, housing, transportation, and food needs. With a staff of 20, we provide direct assistance annually to over 5,000 residents who seek income, housing, food, transportation and other support. Our diverse team is dedicated to advocating for and with our neighbors in need, guided by the principles of social justice, equity, cooperation, and love. Consider joining #TeamTownship and serving our neighbors in need!
Open Employment Opportunities
Open Internship Opportunities
Cunningham Township offers a structured internship program for students and members of the community for these purposes:
- To provide formal and informal field experience interested in the fields of Social Work, Urbana Planning, Non-Profit Administration, and Public Policy. CTSO has a formal Social Work relationships with the University of Illinois School of Social Work, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, and Chamberlain University.
- To give former participants the opportunity to “pay it forward” by providing service to their neighbors in need.
- To provide a conduit for local residents to collaborate with the Township on projects that are aligned with their interests or passions.
- To support Cunningham Township with research, administrative, planning and direct service needs. Please see examples of past research reports by interns.
The logistics of the program as follows:
- All interested interns should submit a cover letter and resume to lilyia@ctso.org.
- CTSO may follow up with a request to interview.
- Interns are assigned to one of these teams: Bridge to Home, CARES Outreach Team, and General Assistance
- Interns offer 10-30 hours per week of service.
- Interns typically serve for 3-4 months.
- Interns receive a stipend as set by the Supervisor.
- Course credit may be arranged if requested.
Interns are invited to participate in training opportunities, which are usually held Friday mornings.
Intern Experiences
“I walked into Cunningham Township as a volunteer passionate about serving my community but unaware about where to engage in these efforts and completely bewildered about my career path. I was welcomed in on critical community projects and immediately felt like a part of the team.
The staff were knowledgeable mentors and teachers; they continuously inspired me by their dedication to providing wholistic care for our community members and encouraged me to find my tenacity and persistence in addressing the needs of my neighbors.
As I climbed from volunteer, to intern, to a staff member, Cunningham Township instilled in me the value of dignity and respect for all and provided a foundation for my understanding of how social services should function in our modern world. As I embark on my new journey as a housing counselor in Detroit, I will be forever grateful that I found my purpose at Cunningham Township.”
-Audrey Dombro